鞭杆 Biān Gān - Northwest Whipping Stick
Influenced by the body method of Tongbei style, the technique of the Whipping Stick has developed on the foundation of tradition and popularity, and has been eventually systematized into: "五阴 Five Yin”, "七手 Seven Hands”, "十三法 Thirteen Methods”, and so on.
Among these, the "Five Yin" represent the "laws" and principles, while the "Seven Hands" represent the "skills" .
The skills of the Whipping Stick must be highlighted during training to achieve swift execution without losing dexterity, focusing on the body's high and low movements, openings and closures, and wrist changes.
The Northwest Whipping Stick possesses strong combat capabilities and elusive skills, making it very popular among martial arts enthusiasts. It is an extremely practical and powerful method typical of the mountainous regions in Northwest China.
